Swine flu virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human flu, often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. If transmission does cause human flu, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection. This virus is more dangerous than smallpox.
The Ayurvedic medicine of swine flu is aimed at treating the symptoms, to control the virus, and preventing complications by boosting the immune status of the body. Medicines like Sut-Shekhar-Ras , Sitopaladi-Churna, Tribhuvan-Kirti-Ras,Triphal-Guggulu, Shwas-Kuthar-Ras, Maha-Sudarshan-Churna, Laxmi-Narayan-Ras, and Samshamani-Vati can be used to treat the flu-like symptoms of fever, bodyache and cough.
Herbal medicines for Swine flu
There are certain time tested herbs in ayurveda which can be effective in preventing swine flu they include neem, ginger, pepper and elderberry extract.
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
Pippali (Piper longum)
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Som (Ephedra vulgaris)
Dhatura (Dhatura fastiosa)
Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum)
Chirayta (Swertia chirata)
Vishwa (Zinziber officinalis)
